The Book Corner: Lots of News from the Burlington Public Library

The Burlington Public Library has a bunch of upcoming events and accounts of past events residents can check out. The following is a press release listing what has happened, is currently happening and what is coming soon.

There’s still time to read "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford and participate in programs and discussions based on this book.  The story is set at the time of Japanese-American internment during World War II.  This book has many themes including Asian –American cultures, family, love and events in America during World War II.

Upcoming programs:

• Thursday, March 21, 7 p.m. at the Library - "Chinese Culinary Heritage: Secret to a Better Lifestyle", with Jim Becker of Boston Food Tours.  Chinese food for health: let an expert show you how and why!  Sponsored by an anonymous donor.

• Monday, March 25, 11 a.m. at Country Club Heights, 3 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn.  Book Discussion of "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet."  Stay for a complementary lunch after this discussion!

• Win "A Night at the Mariott," Burlington's own delightful hotel!  Fill out a FREE raffle ticket each time you attend any Burlington Reads 2013 event.  Winning ticket will be drawn on Thursday evening, March 21 at the Library.  Sincere thanks to the Burlington Marriott for their generous donation.

Have you noticed the beautiful arrangements on the Circulation Desk as you enter the library? These have been donated by Ikebana International to celebrate “Burlington Reads 2013”. Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging and we are fortunate to have the local chapter partnering with us during our community wide event.

Upcoming Events:

• Wednesday, March 20, 1 p.m. at the Council on Aging, 61 Center St., Burlington - Movie showing:  "Passing Poston: an American Story." This is a documentary film about Japanese-American Internment in the U.S.

• Lego Club - Wednesday, March 20 @ 4 pm

Join Amanda for a building spree. We supply the Legos, you supply the imagination!

• TAG Meeting (Teen Advisory Group) Tuesday, March 19 @ 5:30 pm

Get involved at your library by helping Jenna plan events and choose books and media for the Young Adult section!  (TAG is also a great way to earn Community Service hours.)

• Wii Games Tuesday, March 26 @ 4 pm

Show off your video game skills and stop by the Burlington Public Library to play Wii games. Bring friends and games to share.

Exhibits and displays for March

Immigrants in New England: Photographic Portraits by Mario Quiroz  is the display in the “ Gallery".

Enjoy a close-up look at some of Massachusetts' newest members.  Documentary Photographer Mario Quiroz shows us that they bring entrepreneurship, diversity, talent, hard work, family values, creativity, and courage.

The Salvation Army's "Camp Wonderland is displayed  In the Lobby Cases.

Library Position Open

The Library is looking for a detail -oriented person to shelf, pull and organize books.  This person must be able to move loaded book carts and reach all shelves.  This is a 10 hour per week position that includes 2 mornings and every Saturday. Job applications are available at the Circulation Desk in the library.

Scrabble Tournament

Twenty-eight eager students (entering grades 4-8) came to the Burlington Public Library on Saturday afternoon, February 23, to compete in a 3-game Scrabble Tournament.  They had registered in teams of 2 and teams were randomly picked to face each other in the first game.  There were 6 teams from the Burlington Library Scrabble Club, 4 teams from the Sage School in Foxboro, 2 teams from the Woburn Public Library Scrabble Club, 1 team from the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, and 1 team from the Norman E. Day School in Westford.  For the second and third rounds, scores were tallied and then those who had a similar point spread faced each other for the next game.  In between games students enjoyed snacks that were provided by the Friends of the Burlington Library.  Prizes were given to the top three teams, the team with the highest scoring winter word and to the team who demonstrated the best sportsmanship.

The top three teams were:

Daniel Plotkin and Jack Randall – Sage School/Foxboro

Michael Cerullo and Max Marshall – Woburn Public Library

Sam Randall and Shivan Giroti – Sage School/ Foxboro

Congratulations to these teams and to all who participated!